A 60 minute full-immersion lessonfollowed by a snack for early to mid-level elementary school bilingual students. Students will develop basic reading, writing and grammar skillsand continue expanding vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games and imaginative play that introduce aspects of contemporary Italian culture.

Students will use the Raccontami 2 textbook mainly for vocabulary expansion, and a series of workbooks developed by Anna Maria Jaker and Carmela Parisi for the introduction and practice of basic grammar rules. The textbook should be purchased by parents before the first day of class. Used copies can be sold and/or purchased on the ICC forum.

Noclasses on February 16 (Presidents' Day), March 9 (Carnevale), and from March 30, Easter weekend, to April 6, 2013 (Spring break).

The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization